Strategy & Planning Lead

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney or Melbourne preferred

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Hybrid role

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategy and Insurance professional to join the Commercial Business Strategy team as a Strategy & Planning Lead, reporting to the Senior Strategy & Operations Manager. As the Strategy & Planning Lead you will lead the strategic priorities development and execution for the Commercial Lines division within our General Insurance business.

You will be involved in engaging with key stakeholders and contribute to enhancing portfolio performance and customer value.

Primary Responsibilities

Commercial Lines Strategy Development:

• Lead the development and refinement of long-term strategic plans for the Commercial Lines division (specifically Broker and Lines of Business (LOB) level), aligning with the broader Business strategy.

• Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer trend research to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

• Work closely with the executive leadership team to translate strategy into operational deliverables and implement strategic initiatives.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic objectives are understood and executed within the business.

• Lead portfolio reviews and ensure the implementation of corrective actions where necessary through effective delivery of remediation plans

Adhoc Strategic Initiatives:

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, supporting them in addressing emerging opportunities and challenges

• Lead and manage critical, high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and efficient execution (e.g., workforce assessment, merger and acquisitions)

Program Management/Strategic Delivery:

• Ensure the successful delivery of key strategic programs through effective program management and governance

• Drive a sense of urgency in work, takes ownership of and responsibility for meeting timelines and appropriate escalation of issues

About you

To be successful in this role you will have Strategy Consulting and/or General Insurance industry experience. Your skillset from previous experiences will ideally include:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to independently lead and plan projects end-to-end (with minimal guidance)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Finance and Business modelling skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Economics, Finance or similar, MBA preferred

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums

• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)

• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Client Counseling, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Economics, Financial Advising, Intentional collaboration, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Managing performance, Problem Solving, Research Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic PlanningApplication Close Date: 31/01/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.